Police have tonight named a woman whose body was found at a property in Scunthorpe.

Humberside Police launched a murder inquiry after officers attended an address on Friday evening (January 5) following information received and located the body of a woman inside the premises.

Two men were arrested following the incident.

Tonight, a spokeswoman for the force said: "Following the launch of a murder investigation in Scunthorpe yesterday, detectives can now confirm the victim has been identified as 61-year-old Tamara Sinakova, of Scunthorpe.

The victim has been named as Tamara Sinakova (Image: Humberside Police)

"The investigation commenced following the discovery of the body of a woman at an address in Tamar Walk, Scunthorpe, on Friday evening (January 5 2018).

Detective Superintendent Matt Hutchinson, who is leading the inquiry, said: "A 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has now been charged in connection with the incident.